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Ceylonite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.93.28-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-85.0-6.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
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Ceylonite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Riebeckite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Ceylonite and Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
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Ceylonite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.